The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

Duties

The position is located in the Vehicle Management Division of the Office of Facilities and Logistics, Office of Logistical Services, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States Capitol Police (USCP). The incumbent performs the full range of mechanical repairs, services and adjustments to a wide variety of fleet vehicles, performs preventive maintenance and installs and removes police emergency equipment and accessories.Performs the full range of repairs, services and adjustments to a wide range of fleet vehicles including trucks, vans, buses, special bomb and hazmat vehicles, light towers, message centers, trailers and all United States Capitol Police (USCP) equipment. Duties include diagnosing and performing repairs to electrical and ignition, heating and air conditioning, steering and suspension, wheels, axles and brakes, engines and transmissions, and fuel and injection systems and reviewing completed work for quality.Uses a wide variety of test equipment to trace, diagnose, and locate defects and determine the type and extent of repairs required and disassembles, inspects and rebuilds components in completing tasks. Serves as primary installer, repair and service mechanic for fleet emergency equipment including emergency lighting, mobile telephones, sirens, radios, shot gun racks, alarm systems, and switch panels. Performs preventive maintenance and service inspections. Performs extensive repair of bicycles.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.For CP-07/GS-09: Applicants qualifying for the CP-07/GS-09 level includes one (1) year/52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least CP-06/GS-08 level. Specialized experience consists of: working on automotive repairs such as overhauling major components, replacing defective parts, adjusting brakes, engine idle, voltage or valves; troubleshooting, repair diagnoses; or servicing heat and/or air conditioning units and components.Current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications in all of the following five (5) areas listed below: 1. Suspension and Steering Testing 2. Brakes 3. Electrical/Electronic Systems 4. Heating and Air Conditioning 5. Engine PerformanceAnd*Certifications Must Be Included to Consider Application Complete*All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.(Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Contacts

• Address Office of Logistical Services 119 D Street NE Washington, DC 20510
• Email: [email protected]